First Trust Enhanced Stocks, Bonds & Gold ETF (ESBG) Dividend History
ESBG latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.57%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.31paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2025paying since
ESBG dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $31
- Each payment
- $8
- Value of the shares
- $2,000
- Yield
- 1.57%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.31 per share, before tax.
ESBG distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 4 payments).
ESBG distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.2640 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025partial | $0.0500 | — | 0.24% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
ESBG yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESBG | First Trust Enhanced Stocks, Bonds & Gold ETF | 1.57% | — |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
ESBG distribution history
4 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.0850 | −15.8% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1010 | +29.5% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0780 | +56.0% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-31 | $0.0500 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
ESBG dividend overview
First Trust Enhanced Stocks, Bonds & Gold ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.31 per share, a yield of 1.57% at the latest close of $20.00.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
Related: ESBG chart, ESBG overview.
ESBG dividends FAQ
Does ESBG pay a dividend?
Yes. ESBG pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.0850 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the ESBG dividend yield?
ESBG paid $0.31 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.57% at the latest close of $20.00.
When is the next ESBG dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does ESBG pay dividends?
ESBG pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of ESBG pay?
100 shares of ESBG would have paid about $31 over the past 12 months, before tax.